chicago will have its big show on the fourth, but the show for the big food fest has been canceled. why? the budget worries. but one texas town, amarillo, has come up with a solution to the problem. no pyrotechnics, instead, a laser show. >> something new, something different and something safe and really celebrating our wonderful day. >> reporter: the preparations are under way here on the nation's mall. you can actually see the bandstand behind me. this is one of the biggest shows you will see and for all those folks who had their shows canceled, here's the good news, this show will be broadcast. you can watch it on tv if nothing else. dan and bianna. >> watch it on tv, all right, davivi thank you. it's so sad. i lived in austin for five years. they had an amazing fireworks show. >> i always wanted to go to austin. >> ron, you've been, right? >> yes, i have. good morning, everyone. >>> defiant libyan leader moammar gadhafi is threatening to attack europe. gadhafi warned of attacks against home, offices and families if nato does not stop its air campaign againsnst his regime. a u.s